Carry culture. Wear story. Style with purpose.
Casa Bonita’s Wayuu Hand-Crocheted Mochila Crossbody Bags are a celebration of culture, craftsmanship and conscious design. Handcrafted in Colombia by Wayuu Indigenous Artisan women, each bag reflects ancestral techniques, vibrant storytelling and timeless functionality — designed to be worn, treasured and passed on.
Product Features:
- Hand-crocheted using traditional Wayuu techniques — intricate, durable and refined
- Naturally dyed high-quality yarn — rich colours and long-lasting wear
- Dimensions: Mini mochila approx. 20 cm (H) | Strap length approx. 110 cm
- Lightweight crossbody design — comfortable for everyday use
- Over 5000 stitches per bag — up to 3 weeks of Artisan craftsmanship
- Vegan and eco-conscious — crafted with purpose
The Craft Story
Handcrafted in the Ishipaa Community, La Guajira Desert, Colombia, these mochila bags are created by Sandra Aguilar and her family, part of the Wayuu Indigenous community.
According to Wayuu legend, a sacred spider taught women the art of weaving. Today, artisans continue this legacy by weaving their connection to nature, culture and identity into every design. Each mochila reflects the dreams, creativity and spiritual symbolism of the woman who created it.
Learn more about Sandra Aguilar, here
Your Impact with Every Purchase:
- Supports fair income for Wayuu Indigenous women and families
- Preserves ancestral crochet and weaving traditions
- Promotes sustainable, slow-made fashion
Looking for a meaningful and wearable gift?
These mochila bags offer a beautiful way to express your style while supporting culture, craftsmanship and conscious living.
Wholesale
Interested in stocking Wayuu Mochila Crossbody Bag in your store?
Casa Bonita can create a collection to suit the aesthetic of your store. Casa Bonita offers wholesale pricing at 50% off RRP with a minimum order of $300 AUD
Explore wholesale partnership opportunities here
Handcrafted Variation
Each piece is handcrafted individually, meaning slight variations in tone, texture and measurement (up to 20%) are a natural part of the process — and what makes your piece entirely your own. This is not considered a fault.
Natural Luxe | Artisan Crafted | Uniquely Yours
You can now order your favourite products directly from Casa Bonita Artisan partners. Through our pre-order model, we ensure sustainable, small-batch production — delivering beauty with purpose, empowering women, and preserving cultural heritage.
- Choose your product: Select your preferred design and colourway.
- Confirm your pre-order: We coordinate with our Artisan partners for small-batch production.
- Production & care: Each product is crafted with natural fibres and meticulous finishing.
- Quality assurance: Every product is checked for durability and premium presentation.
- Dispatch & tracking: We share tracking details once your order ships.
- Celebrate impact: Your purchase empowers Artisans and preserves cultural legacy.
Transit Times
- Approximately 4 weeks: Assorted colours of handwoven Iraca Palm and Wayuu collections.
- Approximately 8 weeks: Black Clay / La Chamba and Crochet Fique collections.
Pre-order items are crafted to order and shipped from our Artisan partners.
Wholesale & Corporate Enquiries
Partner with Casa Bonita
Co-design with our Artisan partners directly, or co-curate a sustainable bespoke range for your gallery, museum, resort, or concept store. Every collaboration celebrates cultural legacy and empowers women through conscious craftsmanship.
Wholesale Features
- Custom assortments and colourways available
- Recommended MOQs for volume pricing
- Product labels with Artisan Story Cards included
Transit Times
- Approximately 4 weeks: Assorted colours of handwoven Iraca Palm, Wayuu collections, and some hand-crochet Fique products.
- Approximately 8 weeks: Black Clay / La Chamba and crochet Fique collections.
Traditional Wayuu weaving
Dimension H30cm W36cm D20cm. Due to the artisan nature of this product, size and shape may vary